A Little Deception Helps Push Athletes to the Limit

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Key Facts:

• Determination is a key factor in an athletes performance that pushes them to get better instead of stay at the same pace
• An athlete's brain gives a lot of determination, which can improve performance
• The brain gives you a little more endurance to make your overall time in runs better than before. 
• Athletes in mid-distance runs are using the techniques this man from Northwestern University has stated.
• If your goal distance is too high, your brain gets stressed and gives up, which could result in an even worse performance.
• Money will not improve an athletes performance; if they are offered money, they won't play any better than they did before. 
• The brain has extra stored energy that can be released if needed

Terminology:

• deception-the act of deceiving
• anaerobic-without air or oxygen
• paramount-chief in importance or impact

Questions:

• Does this observation refer to sports other than biking?
• What is the limit of extra effort that can be given?